Senior Mixed Farm Lead: Cattle & Dryland Cropping

AusAG Rural; Emerald; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-bedroom house

Accommodation provided

Remuneration negotiable

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Central Queensland is seeking a Senior Mixed Farm Hand to contribute across its cattle and cropping operations, including management across three nearby properties within 30km. You will be a hands-on all-rounder, responsible for cattle health, cropping tasks, machinery maintenance and general property upkeep, reporting directly to the owners in a family-run operation.

Accommodation is available; remuneration is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience across cattle operations and broadacre or dryland cropping.
• Strong mechanical ability and confidence operating, maintaining and troubleshooting agricultural machinery.
• Sound understanding of cattle health, husbandry and handling, with proactive problem-solving.
• Practical, hands-on approach, reliable, able to work independently within a family-run team.

Responsibilities

• Cattle and stud management across ~1,000 head, including health monitoring and recording activities.
• Carry out dryland cropping across ~4,000 acres and support regenerative farming practices.
• Operate and maintain a broad range of agricultural machinery and perform basic repairs.
• Assist with upkeep of three properties within ~30km, ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

Skills

Mixed farming experience

Mechanical aptitude

Cattle knowledge

Reliability and attitude

Tools

CASE Patriot Sprayers

Trimble guidance systems

Powerful tractors

Job description

AusAG Rural in Central Queensland is seeking a Senior Mixed Farm Hand to contribute across its cattle and cropping operations, including management across three nearby properties within 30km. You will be a hands-on all-rounder, responsible for cattle health, cropping tasks, machinery maintenance and general property upkeep, reporting directly to the owners in a family-run operation.

Accommodation is available; remuneration is negotiable based on experience.